Their songs usually began with a guitar riff, followed by the tenor, who sang the whole song through. After the tenor finished singing, the bass would either recite the first half, or the bridge of the song, or would speak the words, almost in a free form, that were not part of the song, commonly using the words "Honey Child", or "Honey Babe", expressing his love for the opposite sex in the song. This was followed by the tenor, who finished up singing the last refrain or the last half of the song.
The Ink Spots formed in the early 1930s in Indianapolis. The original members were :-
Orville "Hoppy" Jones (b. 17 February 1902, Chicago, Illinois - d. 18 October 1944, New York City) (bass) (Played cello in the manner of a stand up bass)[1]
Ivory "Deek" Watson (b. 18 July 1909, Mounds, Illinois - d. 4 November 1969, Washington, DC) (tenor) (Played guitar and trumpet)
Jerry Daniels (b. 14 December 1915 - 7 November 1995, Indianapolis, Indiana) (tenor) (Played guitar and ukulele)
Charlie Fuqua (b. 20 October 1910 - 21 December 1971, New Haven, Connecticut) (baritone) (Played guitar)
Street of Dreams
The Inkspots Lyrics
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Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
The Inkspots's song Street Of Dreams is a beautiful portrayal of hope and new beginnings. The song talks about a place that exists only at midnight, where people come to exchange their old dreams for new ones. The singer knows where these dreams are bought and sold, and invites the listener to join the others like them on the street of dreams. The song depicts this place as a haven for the brokenhearted, where everyone is in the same boat and smiling despite their troubles. The chorus talks about the power of love, and how it makes everyone equal, no matter how rich or poor they are.
The song continues with the theme of hope and new beginnings, urging the listener to look to the future and forget the past. It talks about how things will be brighter as soon as one finds "more of their kind" on the street of dreams. The song ends with a beautiful reiteration of the power of love, and how it can turn broken dreams into new ones.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written and composed by Victor Young in 1932, but it was not until the Inkspots made their version in 1952 that it became a hit. Another interesting fact is that the song was covered by a number of artists, including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. The song was also used in a number of movies and TV shows, including Louisiana Story, Boardwalk Empire, and Better Call Saul.
Chords: This song is typically played in the key of C major. The chords for the first verse and chorus are as follows:
C - Am - F - G
C - Am - F - G
C - Am - F - G
C - Am - F - G
C - Am - F - G
C - Am - F - G - C
The chords for the second verse and chorus are the same as the first.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's midnight and you feel burdened
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Exchange your old unfulfilled dreams for new ones
Your new dreams for old
You can exchange your new dreams for your old ones too
I know where they're bought
I know where to get new dreams
I know where they're sold
I know where you can sell your old dreams
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You have to go to the dream market at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
You will meet other people who also seek new dreams
Brothers as blue
People who feel down like you
Smiling on the street of dreams
Everyone is happy on the street of dreams
Love laughs at a king
Love is powerful and can make even a king feel foolish
Kings don't mean a thing
Even kings can feel unhappy and unfulfilled
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even if your dreams are broken, they can be fixed and made into new ones
Gold, sliver and gold
The things you desire are within reach
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Anything is possible, even if only in your dreams
Poor, no one is poor
Everyone can be rich in love and happiness
Long as love is sure
As long as there is love, everything else doesn't matter
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
It's midnight and you see the church steeple
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
People who were previously unhappy are now happy
It's ringing with cheer
They are now filled with hope and positivity
'Cause yesterday's gone
The past is behind us
Tomorrow is near
There is hope for the future
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Your heart feels lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
Things will get better once you find what you're looking for
More of your kind
More people who share your dreams and aspirations
Smiling on the street of dreams
Everyone is happy and fulfilled on the street of dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Jones
My mum is having this song at her funeral age 90 she knew gold and silver not make any good life it love that does it
Mason JH
Chris Jones my condolences good sir
Dimas oliveira junior
espetacular
Dylan Tavares
Who else still listening in 2019
Nekro007 🔱
2023
Shortfacts
2024
DeltaWaffle Gaming
Since 2014
SteveTheCart
This is it!
Brian Patrick Crowley
The songs sounds like it’s referencing Heaven...golden streets, the unimportance of kings...
Nekro007 🔱
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